An apparently drunk man climbed an 80-foot mobile tower in Bhopal’s Barkhedi area, causing a scare among locals. The incident, which took place near the railway station underpass, was captured on video and widely shared online, leaving internet users concerned.
Eyewitnesses said that despite efforts to stop him, the man quickly climbed the tower. At the top, he was seen dancing and shaking the structure, which further alarmed the onlookers. Fearing a possible accident, locals quickly informed the Jahangirabad police and the municipal corporation.
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Reports suggest that officials called a fire crane to the place while other officials at the scene tried to convince him to come down, India Today reported. After almost 20 minutes of persuasion, he stepped down on his own, reports reveal.
Immediately upon hitting the ground, the police arrested him. A video of the dramatic scene is now trending on social media platforms. An action that seemed careless and dangerous while intoxicated ultimately ended in an intense rescue, and Bhopal residents will never forget the drama.
